More Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Stories

Senate Opens Defense Budget Debate, Including A-10

One year's funding of plane at Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson coming up for vote.

Air Force OKs More Training Flights in Tucson Skies

Years-long assessment concludes added aircraft won't be harmful to environment.

40 Years Ago Thursday, Last Copter Left Vietnam; Now at Boneyard

As Saigon fell, one aircraft went back to rescue stranded Marines at embassy, nearby housing.

Bill Would Unground A-10 Aircraft

Proposed defense bill includes more than $680 million to keep the A-10 fleet fully operational

Millions Earmarked in Federal Bill for Arizona Military Bases

National Defense Authorization Act sets aside money for Davis-Monthan to purchase property

Sen. McCain: A-10 Will Fly for Another Year

Arizona’s senior senator says the A-10 is staying in the air.

U.S. House Hears Arguments for Saving A-10 Airplane

The House Armed Services Committee is working on a defense budget for next year and the A-10 is front and center.

State of City: Opportunities for Growth in Tucson

Rothschild calls for extending road bonds, encourages Tucsonans to get involved.

McSally: A-10 Grounding Bad Sign for Davis-Monthan

Nine aircraft put on 'backup status' in Tucson means ground crews will move elsewhere, she says.

Air Force: 10% of D-M's A-10 Going Out of Service

Part of national reduction to meet budget obligations; move comes in face of congressional opposition.

Obama Budget: Spend More on Border, Eliminate A-10

His spending package would add 2,000 border protection agents, switch A-10 dollars to other craft.

Davis-Monthan's A-10 on Chopping Block Again

Pentagon readying budget that includes retiring Davis-Monthan's primary aicraft.

Protecting Davis-Monthan a Priority for Arizona Senators

McCain, Flake visit Tucson base, pledge to work for preservation of A-10, military-related jobs in region.

Federal Budget Plan Helps Southern Arizona

Temporary spending package brings good news but also uncertainty for region

A-10s Will Fly for Another Year

U.S. House, Senate Armed Services strike deal to keep funding aircraft.

Increased Number of Training Flights Coming to Davis-Monthan

More air crews from global allies expected at Tucson Air Force base; noise increase minimal commander says.

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